Manual

A safe direction must take into account the fact that a bullet may penetrate a

wall, ceiling, floor, window, etc., and strike a person or damage property. Make

it a habit to know exactly where the muzzle of your gun is pointing whenever

you handle it, and be sure that you are always in control of the direction in

which the muzzle is pointing, even if you fall or stumble. Keep your finger off

the trigger until you are ready to shoot

3. FIREARMS SHOULD BE UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN

USE.

Firearms should be loaded only when

you are in the field or on the target

range or shooting area, ready to shoot.

Firearms and ammunition should be

securely locked in safes, racks or

cabinets, or by using the locking

device supplied with the firearm when

not in use. Ammunition should safely

be stored separate from firearms.

Store your firearms out of sight of

visitors and children. It is the gun

owner’s responsibility to be certain

that children and persons unfamiliar

with firearms cannot gain access to

firearms, ammunition, or

components.

4. BE SURE THE BARREL IS

CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE SHOOTING.

Even a bit of mud, snow or excess

lubricating oil or grease in the bore

may cause the barrel to bulge, or

even burst on firing, and can cause

serious injury to the shooter and

bystanders. Be sure that you are

using ammunition of the proper

caliber and loading for the gun you

are using. If the report or recoil on

firing seems weak, or doesn’t seem

quite right, CEASE FIRING IMMEDIATELY, unload your firearm, and check to

be sure that no obstruction has become lodged in the barrel.